Hawkins' victory came in the $1,100 NLH event at Harrah's Cherokee Casino. He triumphed over a field of 631 entries, taking home not only the prestigious ring but also a prize of $113,223 from a total prize pool of $615,225.
In the final heads-up match, Hawkins faced off against a formidable opponent, WSOP bracelet holder James Calderaro.
Immediately after claiming the title, Hawkins expressed his joy on social media platform X, where he couldn't hide his excitement and sent a clear message to the poker world:
WON IT. To all my fans, this one is for you. To everyone else, keep motivating me. THANKS #EatingOnAllStages #Hawksview #MauriceHawkinsPoker pic.twitter.com/4JSjyBVkml
— EatingOnAllStages (@mauricehawkins) May 16, 2026
Fourth Ring in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be an incredibly successful year for Hawkins. This marks his fourth win on the WSOPC tour in the current calendar year. His earlier titles came twice at Horseshoe Tunica and once at Grand Victoria Casino in Illinois.
With this triumph, Hawkins has built a five-ring lead over his closest rivals in the race for historical supremacy – Ari Engel and Daniel Lowery, who each have 20 titles. Despite being a polarizing figure due to various controversies, Hawkins' results on the WSOPC circuit are undeniably phenomenal.
Final Table Results for Event #9 ($1,100 No-Limit Hold'em)
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Winnings |
|
1. |
Maurice Hawkins |
USA |
$113,223 |
|
2. |
James Calderaro |
USA |
$75,460 |
|
3. |
Brandon Newsome |
USA |
$51,920 |
|
4. |
Cory Biddle |
USA |
$36,418 |
|
5. |
Toby Boas |
USA |
$26,050 |
|
6. |
Dave Alfa |
USA |
$21,247 |
|
7. |
Derrick Perry |
USA |
$14,160 |
|
8. |
Jarod Minghini |
USA |
$10,770 |
|
9. |
Jason Gladden |
USA |
$8,367 |
Sources: WSOP Live, X, Poker_org
